Gnocchi Not ‘Gnocchi’ + NHL on ESPN’s John Buccigross

Chicken Parm’s are on the menu for Episode 53 as Ray’s NHL on ESPN colleague John Buccigross joined the pod. ‘Bucci’ teed up the NCAA’s Frozen Four which takes place this weekend, notable prospects like Matthew Knies and Luke Hughes, and the path to the NHL for college players. Plus, the Connor Bedard to Columbus hype, and how he thinks Bedard will fair in his rookie year.

In Headlines, the guys talk the NHL’s uptick in scoring this year; can we expect more 40 goal scorers in the future, and will it carry-over into the playoffs? Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning are getting hot at the right time, the guys discuss how playoff experience, a ‘nothing to lose’ attitude, and Andrei Vasilevskiy could spell trouble for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

After Micheal Bunting racked up a slew of penalties, his growing 'reputation' amongst officials, and how opposing players might try to get under Bunting’s skin is discussed. 

Ray & Dregs ‘tee’ up the Masters Tournament this weekend! The guys take a look at Betano’s MANY prop bets, the prospective leaders after the first round, and favourites to don the green jacket come Sunday. 

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